Ukrainian MPs have voted to oust President Yanukovych and hold early presidential elections on 25 May

The vote came after police stopped guarding presidential buildings, allowing protesters in.
Yanukovych said it was a 'coup' and vowed not to stand down.
Yulia Tymoshenko was released from detention, hours after MPs authorised the move

Police are storming the main protest camp in the capital, which has been occupied since November. Explosions are taking place. Fireworks are being thrown and large fires have broken out.
At least 18 people were kill...

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